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7070784 
Journal Article 
'Moving on and feeling good': a feasibility study to explore the lifestyle behaviours of young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood-a study protocol 
Mitchell, F; Jahoda, A; Hankey, C; Matthews, L; Murray, H; Melville, C; , 
2016 
English 
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a 'high-risk' period for weight gain in the general population. There is speculation that this may also be a risk period for adults with intellectual disabilities; however, there has been no research which has monitored change in health indicators. Since adults with intellectual disabilities have higher rates of obesity and engage in more sedentary behaviour and less physical activity than the general population, there is a need to understand more about the lifestyle behaviours of this population during the transition to adulthood. This protocol paper will provide details of the moving on and feeling good feasibility study, designed for young people with intellectual disabilities.